Repair, Recondition and Restore
I thought I’d feature this handy little item… a small lazy susan-type workbench caddy that I use to keep handy those commonly used small hand tools and supplies. This item is intended for office supplies but it works great for Continue reading Workbench Tool & Supply Caddy
I’ve spent some quality time reorganizing the shop to take advantage of the Unistrut shelving I recently installed and discussed in a previous post. I moved the left over parts from previous projects to the new shelf space and reorganized Continue reading Shop Shelving Made w/Unistrut – Part II
I’ve been intending to pickup a tachometer for my small engine projects for some time, and I finally got around to it. I wanted a simple-to-use unit that was portable and easy to carry. This lead me to the “sirometer” Continue reading Small Engine Tachometer – Sirometer
Though I have three or four shop vacs, my shop is relatively large so it’s a pain moving one of the vacuums to where it’s needed at any given time. I also have a lot of stuff so maneuvering around Continue reading Central Shop Vac System – Ceiling Mount
I’m a novice MIG welder. I learned the basics of stick or traditional arc welding many years ago, but have had an interest in learning MIG for some time. So last summer (2012) I bought a new Lincoln 180C Continue reading Lincoln MIG Welder Dial Setting Conversions
Like most folks, my shop never seems to have enough shelving or storage space. So I decided to take advantage of the space above my two garage doors and add additional shelving for those items that are necessary to keep, Continue reading Shop Shelving w/Unistrut, 3/8 All-Thread and Open Grid Panels
Here’s my parts washer solution of choice – click on the photo to enlarge. This is a solvent-based cleaner, which I prefer over water based products. I’ve tried water based cleaners several times over the last few years, though not Continue reading Parts Washer Solvent
The video attached below details a few improvements I’ve made to my 20 gallon parts washer. There are four items described: 1. A platform made from plywood with swivel castors to act as a base for the unit to allow Continue reading Parts Washer Tank Modifications
Thought I’d provide and update on the Honda HS621 I repaired in a previous posting/video. I had a chance to use it this past weekend in some pretty serious snow, well over a foot of fluffy powder. Well, serious snow Continue reading Honda HS621 Snow Blower – Update!
The included video illustrates a recent repair to my compact New Holland tractor front loader. While using the tractor last week to move snow, I noticed the loader was flexing and twisting in an unusual fashion. Upon inspection, I discovered Continue reading Compact Tractor Loader Arm Repair